We’re giving our community something to “walk” about with a brand new walking path on our Glencoe campus.
The new path officially opened at the end of August when we held a ribbon cutting and grand opening event, welcoming our community to tour the new space. Attendees also had the opportunity to cast their vote for the official name of the path, and the votes were overwhelmingly in favor of “Prairie Trail.”
Prairie Trail will be maintained for use through three seasons, and includes routes ranging in distances from .35 to .80 of a mile. The path is open to our patients, residents, tenants, staff, and community members.
“We know this investment in our campus is setting the foundation for good health,” said President & CEO Patty Henderson, MBA, BSN. “We’re excited to offer a place for all to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outdoors and getting active.”
Benches for rest and reflection have been added in key locations along Prairie Trail, so visitors may take time for quiet and meaningful contemplation. Residents of our skilled-nursing facility, GlenFields Living with Care, will be able to enjoy a festive evergreen tree during the holiday season, which has been planted along the path near GlenFields for all to enjoy.
The work is not done yet! Prairie Trail is a work-in-progress that will continue to develop. We’ve planted native prairie grasses along the path, which may take several years to fully grow and flourish. We’re also adding several features to the path, which will be built and implemented over time with the help of community donations.
